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Thought I would share an online source for those of us that can't just run into town to get supplies for pins...
They have brass rods and nickel silver rods designed for making pins for knives and razors in 12' length and 1/16 inch dia....
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Here is the link to the page =
http://www.heimerdingercutlery.com/k...211d066903c5bf
Here's another one (I haven't ordered from them yet):
http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/index...ath=35_627_634
I have been getting 12” 1/16 brass rod at the local hardware store, 49 cents each. I purchased all they had.
Is that hardware store a big name store? I haven't found anything locally here in MD.
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Originally Posted by cannonfodder
I ordered both brass and nickel silver rods from them late last year. They lost my order but were very apologetic and made it right. I would/will definitely order from them again.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Chris L
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Originally Posted by fotoguru
Nope, local mom and pop hardware store that has been there as long as I can remember, and that is over 30 years. Gem City hardware.
All the local mom and pops up here either went out of business or became ace or true value. In any case - I've just been ordering from online suppliers. Seems like the shipping cost is less than what it'd cost me in gas to go to a local store....
has anyone found anyplace to get silver or nickel washers?
you can also get brass rod and 0-80 washers at just about any hobby shop.
you can get stainless steel ones here. they are the correct colour.
http://www.microfasteners.com/catalo...cts/WASFWS.cfm
they also have the correct brass ones. you want #0 for outside and #0WIDE for the inside
~J
It's been several years since I've been to Heimerdinger's. Very nice folks indeed. It's only about a 20 minute drive for me. I guess I'll have to make a trip soon.
Sorry to necro an old thread and ask a dumb question but I'm curious. I've been spoiled by using brass pins that already have a head at one end, so I only worry about the other end to peen. How do you fasten the first side when using brass rod?
The best way is to make a Pinning block with a 1/16-3/32 hole in it and peen the end of the pin there first that way you are starting out the same as factory....
You could also use a bench vise to do the same thing but it is not quite as exact...
I was going to do a illustrated guide on how to make one for razors but just haven't had the time yet...
You can find the info in the Knife forums using Google search "Pinning Block" and just re-size for razors....
Great, thanks! ..Though I am amused that this was the first one to come up on Google:
How to Make & Use a Pinning Block
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Originally Posted by Cyclophile
:roflmao:roflmao:roflmao ok that's freaking funny
Thanks for the linkQuote:
Originally Posted by jscott
Link in OP no longer works :( update request please :)
Worked for me ????
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i found the nickel rod from Texas Knife makers supply to be a little oversized (had to file it down to go into the washers) any body else had this problem?
It does seem to be a TAD bit bigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
I found the last order of SS Washers to be a bit small myself :shrug:
Use a cheap drill chuck to start your pins...Great for holding onto other round things as well
I get mine from Maggard, and it was also big. Can't get it into my washers. #frustratingQuote:
i found the nickel rod from Texas Knife makers supply to be a little oversized (had to file it down to go into the washers) any body else had this problem?
Modine suggested a Jeweler's Anvil for pin work.
I got one (14USD) and it is great for pin work.
Amazon.com: jewelers anvil